A review on phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Schleichera oleosa (Lour.) Oken

Schleichera oleosa, belonging to the Sapindaceae family, has been reported to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer activity, and can be used for the production of biodiesel. The plant contains low tannin levels therefore the plant can be used as fodder for livestock due to the presence of low tannin levels. This species contains some of important phytochemicals such as terpenoids, betulin, betulinic acid, etc. of this plant. This review is focused on the Phytochemistry of the Schleichera oleosa along with its pharmacological applications such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer activity, and can be used for the production of biodiesel.